Desirée Lois del Valle Dunham-Labrusca, better known by her screen name Desiree del Valle, is a Filipina actress born from an Irish American father named Clois H. Dunham and a Filipino mother Lourdes del Valle from Lopez, Quezon.
Alberto Pineda Martinez, is a Filipino actor, producer, and director. Dubbed as the "King of Philippine Teleseryes", he has since established himself as one of the most omnipresent figures in Philippine television and cinema. He is best known for his performances in acclaimed films such as Rosario (2010), Rizal in Dapitan (1997), Segurista (1996) and Sidhi (1999), as well as in multiple hit television series like Ang Probinsyano (2015), Kadenang Ginto (2018), Juan dela Cruz (2013) and The Generals Daughter (2019).
Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal-Escueta is a Filipino singer, actress, television presenter, commercial model, philanthropist and entrepreneur. Referred to as the Queen of Philippine Pop Culture, she is known for her pop music and camp style. A cultural figure in the modern era, she is cited as one of the most successful multimedia artists in Philippine entertainment, having achieved immense success across multiple mediums and art forms. She was appointed as the Official Spokesperson for the Youth and National Youth Advocate by the Office of the President of the Philippines for being an outstanding role model to the youth.
Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan, known professionally as Marvin Agustin, is a Filipino actor, chef and entrepreneur.
Gimik is a Philippine youth-oriented television series produced and broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show ran from June 15, 1996 to February 6, 1999, replacing Game Na Game Na! and was replaced by G-mik every Saturday for 90 minutes and was shown internationally through TFC.
All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party, currently branded as ASAP Natin 'To, is a Philippine television musical variety show produced by ABS-CBN Studios.
The Eastwood City Walk of Fame or the Walk of Fame Philippines is a walk of fame patterned after the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is located in Eastwood City, Quezon City. It was founded on December 1, 2005. As German Moreno's home network, GMA Network is the official media partner of Walk of Fame since 2005 that were supported by GMA Network's bosses Atty. Felipe L. Gozon and Mr. Duavit Jimenez Jr.
My Little Juan is a 2013 Philippine fantasy-drama television series created by Rondel P. Lindayag and directed by Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Francis E. Pasion. This series serves as a followup and a prequel to the highly successful television series, Juan dela Cruz, and stars Jaime Fabregas and Izzy Canillo, reprising their previous respective roles in the original series as Fr. Cito and young Juan dela Cruz, with the special participation of Mylene Dizon as Juan's mother, Amelia. It premiered on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block on from May 20 to September 13, 2013 replacing May Isang Pangarap and was replaced by Kapamilya Blockbusters. The series deals with the themes of faith-in-oneself, identity, and love, along with issues of bullying and morality. Elements from the mythology of the Aswang has been incorporated all throughout the series, like it can take a human form and it can turn other people into an Aswang, along with the series' own mythology.
The 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television ceremony was held at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on November 24, 2013, and broadcast over ABS-CBN Channel 2 on December 1, 2013. The ceremony was hosted by Alex and Toni Gonzaga, Raymond and Richard Gutierrez and directed by Al Quinn. The theme is in coincidence with the Philippine Television's 60th anniversary.
Flor de Liza is a 1981 Philippine drama film produced and released by Seven Stars Productions starring Julie Vega and Janice de Belen. It is a crossover between rival television series Flordeluna and Anna Liza, whose title roles were portrayed by De Belen and Vega, respectively.
Home Sweetie Home is a Philippine sitcom broadcast by ABS-CBN, starring Toni Gonzaga and John Lloyd Cruz. The show premiered on January 5, 2014, replacing Toda Max and currently airs every Saturday from 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM, on the network's Yes Weekend! block. It also airs worldwide via TFC. The sketch comedy tackled the lives of a newly married couple and their ways to address the needs of a typical Filipino household.
Ricky Lee's Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita is a 2015 Philippine drama revenge television series based on the 1986 film of the same title which was written by Ricky Lee and directed by Mel Chionglo, starring Susan Roces, Hilda Koronel, Snooky Serna, Janice de Belen, Richard Gomez, Aga Muhlach and Eddie Garcia, courtesy of Regal Films. Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian, Mervyn Brondial and Cathy Camarillo, it is topbilled by Vina Morales, Denise Laurel, Jane Oineza, Loisa Andalio, Jerome Ponce, Joshua Garcia and Christian Vasquez. The series aired on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from January 19 to October 16, 2015 replacing Kapamilya Blockbusters and was replaced by Walang Iwanan.
Oh My G! is a 2015 Philippine drama television series directed by Veronica B. Velasco, starring Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel and Manolo Pedrosa. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's PrimeTanghali noontime block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from January 19 to July 24, 2015, replacing Give Love on Christmas and was replaced by Ningning.
All of Me is a Philippine television fantasy drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Dondon Santos, it stars Albert Martinez, JM de Guzman, Yen Santos and Arron Villaflor. The series premiered on August 31, 2015 on the network's Kapamilya Gold line-up replacing FlordeLiza. The series concluded on January 29, 2016 with a total of 110 episodes. It was replaced by Tubig at Langis on its timeslot.
Magpahanggang Wakas is a 2016 Philippine revenge drama television series based on the 1980 film Kastilyong Buhangin, starring Nora Aunor, Lito Lapid and Tonio Gutierrez. Directed by FM Reyes, it is topbilled by Jericho Rosales, Arci Muñoz and John Estrada. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from September 19, 2016 to January 6, 2017, replacing Born for You, and was replaced by A Love to Last.
In the Philippines, variety television shows have become mainstays of the noontime slot for network programming since 1958. The first Philippines noontime variety television shows were influenced by the popularity of bodabil (vaudeville) in the first half of the 20th century. Since then, the format has evolved with the changing times, with elements of reality television also incorporated as well since the 2000s. Majority of the noontime variety shows that aired on television were produced independently by blocktimers that pay a certain amount of time to television networks to air their program. Some TV networks though have managed to solely produce these kind of programs, with moderate success in terms of ratings and advertising revenues.
Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! is a 1998 romantic-comedy and drama film released by Star Cinema directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng. It stars Maricel Soriano, William Martinez, Jolina Magdangal, and Marvin Agustin. The film was a reunion movie of Soriano and Martinez whose tandem was first seen in the drama film Oh, My Mama! (1981) but were popularized by romantic comedy films such as Galawgaw (1982) and I Love You, I Hate You (1983). They are joined by Magdangal and Agustin, in their first full-length film together, whose tandem first appeared in the segment Tameme of the twin-bill film FLAMES: The Movie (1997), 7 months later since it was released in July. The film was initially entitled “Pag-Ibig Mo, Pag-Ibig Ko”. Soriano and Magdangal also both reunited 2 years ago in Ama, Ina, Anak (1996).
Ang sa Iyo ay Akin is a 2020 Philippine drama series aired by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by FM Reyes, it starred Jodi Sta. Maria, Iza Calzado and Sam Milby. The series was aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from August 17, 2020, to March 19, 2021, taking the previous timeslot of Make It with You, which was temporarily occupied by The World of a Married Couple, which replaced the said series after the former was cancelled due to the Enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and ABS-CBN shutdown.
Viral Scandal is a 2021 Philippine television drama series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Dado C. Lumibao and Froy Allan Leonardo, it stars Charlie Dizon, Jake Cuenca, Dimples Romana, Miko Raval and Joshua Garcia. The series premiered on network's Primetime Bida evening block, A2Z and TV5, and worldwide via The Filipino Channel on November 15, 2021 to May 13, 2022, replacing Huwag Kang Mangamba in Marry Me, Marry You's timeslot and was replaced by 2 Good 2 Be True in The Broken Marriage Vow's timeslot.
The Iron Heart is a Philippine television action drama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Lester Pimentel Ong, Richard Ibasco Arellano and Ian Loreños, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. The series premiered on November 14, 2022 on the channel's Primetime Bida block replacing 2 Good 2 Be True. The series concluded on October 13, 2023 with a total of 238 episodes. It was replaced by Can't Buy Me Love on its timeslot.
